IN BRIEF – November 15, 2018

Whyte’s closes its doors
TORQUAY wine bar and restaurant Whyte’s On The Esplanade has suddenly closed, citing high rental costs and permit problems. The restaurant shut its doors last week and has also deactivated its website, with one of its owners posting an explanation on Facebook last week: “I have handed keys back to (the) Landlord due to high rent and permit issues in the kitchen. I have cancelled all social media but it takes time. I have tried to contact all bookings and apologise for any inconvenience.”

Applications for TCE grants close next week
APPLICATIONS for grants through Torquay Community Enterprise close on Monday, November 19. The program offers grants to benefit charitable and notfor- profit organisations in Torquay, Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Connewarre or Freshwater Creek for the benefit of the community. Grants are capped at $2,000 each and will be distributed on December 6. For more information or to apply, head to torquaycommunityenterprise.org.au.

Four rescued at Whites Beach
FOUR people were rescued off the coast of Torquay at the weekend after being caught in a rip. Bystanders and surfers went to the aid of three men and a woman – all believed to be in their 20s – who got into serious difficulty and nearly drowned at Whites Beach on Sunday. All four were taken to hospital, where one of the men is believed to be in a serious but stable condition as of Tuesday.